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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,240.13, 371,553.90 and 148,385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,240.13, 371,553.90 and 148,385.76 is: 204,773.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,240.13 : 371,553.90 = 148,385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,240.13/371,553.90 = 148,385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,240.13x = 371,553.90 × 148,385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,240.13x = 55,133,307,832.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,133,307,832.46/269,240.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,773.74

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